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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f8528f4-5e35-4f70-bab4-3a18b411cdfe

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which solicited tenders for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1." This service falls within the education and training industry and spans locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £62,482, is currently complete, having commenced on 16 December 2016 and concluding on 30 August 2017. The tender period ended on 25 November 2016, and the procurement method used was an open tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering item writing and assessment services. Companies with expertise in developing educational materials and methodologies for Key Stage 1 Mathematics would be well-positioned to pursue similar tenders in the future. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for such contracts, highlighting a drive towards inclusive procurement practices within the education sector.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics (Work Package 1), including the drafting of potential items and their mark schemes, ready for formal trialling.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1696b512-98a8-4c32-9a1e-4d99e693445f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 30 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,482 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,482 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (ACER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2017 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1696b512-98a8-4c32-9a1e-4d99e693445f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1696b512-98a8-4c32-9a1e-4d99e693445f
  21st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/06d2b5e1-79b7-49d7-8be3-14601c1afbdd
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0053af75-f544-429c-971c-91904f3c35eb
  Invitation to quote

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